HAM AND GRUYERE SOUFFLE

Ham and Gruyere Souffle image

Provided by Pebbles

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup ham, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch squares
1/3 cup finely shredded gruyere cheese
butter, at room temperature

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Generously butter a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish.
Separate eggs and set aside whites. With whisk lightly beat yolks.
Add flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg and whisk until well blended.
Add sour cream and ham, stir.
In separate bowl, beat whites until they just form stiff peaks, about 2 minutes.
Fold about 1/4 whites into yolk mix. Pour remaining whites over top and sprinkle the top with cheese.
Fold everything together until mix is just combined. Don't overmix!
Pour into souffle dish and bake 35 minutes.
Serve immediately.